Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 3 at 3:03PM AST until November 3 at 3:30PM AST by NWS San Juan PR
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 3, 2024 - 11:03am
Expires:
November 3, 2024 - 11:30am
Description:
SMWSJU
The National Weather Service in San Juan has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N...
Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM...
* Until 330 PM AST.
* At 302 PM AST, a strong thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over the coastal waters of San Juan,
moving north at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
Area Description:
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N; Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS San Juan PR